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Age-Friendly Nursing Homes: Opportunity for Nurses to Lead
Alice Bonner1, Terry Fulmer2, Leslie Pelton1
1Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 53 State Street, 18th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 6, 2022
Summary
Age-Friendly Health Systems improve older adult care using the 4M Framework. Integrating nursing homes into aging strategies is crucial for a comprehensive Age-Friendly Ecosystem.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Age-Friendly Health Systems aim to standardize care for older adults across all settings.
- The 4M Framework (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility) guides age-friendly care delivery.
- Nursing homes are frequently excluded from strategic aging initiatives, hindering comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the creation and sustainability of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem.
- To define the role of nursing homes within broader aging support programs.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of Age-Friendly Health Systems principles.
- Examination of barriers to nursing home integration in aging plans.
- Framework development for an Age-Friendly Ecosystem.
Main Results:
- Age-friendly care requires consistent education for staff and partners.
- Exclusion of nursing homes limits the scope and effectiveness of aging support.
- A structured ecosystem approach can incorporate nursing homes meaningfully.
Conclusions:
- Nursing homes are vital components of a successful Age-Friendly Ecosystem.
- Policy and strategic planning must include nursing homes to support all older adults.
- Sustained implementation requires addressing staffing and integration challenges.
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